In News June 19, 2017

Tattoos, science fiction, B-grade movies and secret societies – this is the fodder of Rona Green, an artist renowned for her prints and paintings of anthropomorphic characters. Champagne taste and lemonade pockets presents a selection of hand coloured linocuts from the last decade of Rona’s printmaking practice. Adorned with the tattoos and uniforms of archetypal gangsters, urban legends and ‘Aussie’ stereotypes, Green creates a fantastical world where dogs postulate as stand over men, cats become villainous masterminds and rabbits are fierce cyber warriors. Funny, charming and habitually disturbing, Green’s work highlights the link between social and cultural identity and matters of power, value systems, and ideology. This exhibition is not ticketed.

Rona will present a free exhibition floor talk at the Bendigo Art Gallery from 10.15 am – 11 am on Saturday 24 June. Come along to hear Rona speak about why and how she makes her work, and pick up a goody bag! Click here for further information.

Tattoo You, a drawing workshop with Rona where participants will create a tattooed self-portrait, will run at the Bendigo Art Gallery from 10.30 am – 12.30 pm on Saturday 12 August. The workshop is suitable for any age and experience and costs $15 (all materials supplied) – bookings are essential so click here for all the info. Don’t miss out!